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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-17 CC MIN Special Meeting n SPECIAL HEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL HINUTES November 17, 1992 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Hayor Abrahamson. Present: Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Hayor Abrahamson Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Hagnuson Public Works Director Junker Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer Hoore Consulting Engineer Peters Consulting Engineer Schilling Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Washington County Public Works Dir. Don Wisnewski, Washington County Engineer Dick Herrold, Doug Johnson, Don Theisen, Richard Shubert, Judy GUlden, Duane Elliott, Richard Kilty, Pete Black, Curt Peterson, Jim Huntsman, Nancy Graham, Sue Schlichting, Dave Vesall, Dan Farr, Gary Lidgerding, Ed Conrad o Press: Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press Mike Harsnik, Stillwater Gazette INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON MCKUSICK LAKE ROAD PROJECT. L.I. 261 Barry Peters of Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, presented a report on the proposed HcKusick Lake Road project. The project includes approximately 1 mile of road in Stillwater Township and approximately 1.6 miles within the city of Stillwater. The presentation included slides of the project area and the existing condition of the road. The project would include an eight-foot bituminous walkway along HcKusick Lake within the City limits. Joel Schilling, Senior Scientist with SEH, presented a report on the impact of the project on the wetlands, and the mitigation plan to lessen the impact. An approximately 3.6 acre wetland will be created on the north end of McKusick Lake to mitigate the loss of approximately 2.4 acres of lake and wetland as a result of the project. r Hr. Peters presented a summary of cost estimates. The project is a joint project between the City and Washington County. It will be funded mainly by the County. Total project cost is estimated at $3.1 million. HcKusick Lake Road within the 1 n stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting November 17, 1992 City limits is estimated at $1.9 million. the City would be $392,203. Estimated cost to Councilmember Bodlovick questioned the $173,000 cost to the City for the proposed walkway. Mayor Abrahamson asked how long the project will Peters stated that it will take one construction possible restoration during the second construction will be staged so that there will disruption to residences and businesses. take. Mr. season, with year. The be minimal r Mayor Abrahamson opened the meeting to comments from the public. Dave Vesall, 709 W. Linden street, stated that trees should be replanted along the shoreline. Dan Farr, 1628 McKusick Lane, asked if the excavation would have an impact on the level of the lake. Mr. Schilling stated that it would only be a temporary impact. Consulting Engineer Moore stated that the City controls the level of the lake. Gary Lidgerding, 1291 Amundson Dr., stated that he feels the walking path is important. Ed Conrad 1124 McKusick Road Lane N., asked about beaver damage to the trees. Pete Black, 835 Towne Circle, stated that it is hazardous walking along the road and the walking path is important. Jim Huntsman, 416 S. 4th st., asked about the property which the County is condemning. Curt Peterson, 1106 N. 2nd St., stated he is concerned about the environmental impact. There was discussion by McKusick Lake area residents regarding the current condition of the lake. Gary Voss, 830 Towne Circle, asked how close the new road will be to the existing townhomes. Nancy Graham, 512 Park Place, asked about the effect on wildlife during construction. Liz Kelly, a resident of Marine, stated her concern about the effect on the nature area. Richard Shubert, Stillwater Township, stated that he is concerned for the upper Brown's Creek watershed district. He also asked about alternative types of trails for the walking path. r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bod10vick, to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the plans and specifications and ordering the improvement for McKusick Lake Road Project, L.I. 261, authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk and Consulting Engineer to sign the agreement with the County, and enacting the proper Resolution to qualify for FAU funds. (Resolutions No. 92-240; No. 92-240-A; and No. 92-240-B; and No. 92-240-C) 2 n stillwater city Council Minutes Special Heeting November 17, 1992 Ayes - Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Ophiem, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None (Council recessed the meeting for ten minutes) OTHER BUSINESS Emergency ReDair of Storm Sewer Motion by Counci1member Funke, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution authorizing the Consulting Engineer to proceed with emergency repairs of the storm sewer on Hickory and 4th st. due to the situation which exists because of the collapse of the sewer. (Resolution Ho. 92-241) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Hays - None r Contract with Ed Cain Hotion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an addendum to the existing consulting con- tract with Ed Cain for obtaining Federal and state funds for the levee wall reconstruction. The addendum would provide for reimbursement not to exceed $7,500 for obtaining Federal funds and not to exceed $7,500 for state funds. (Resolution No. 92-242) Ayes - Councilmembers Bod10vick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNHENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. (All in favor) 1/J4 akk-IHM"-' MAYOR ATTEST: ~ ~,(~~~~, ~ 1'. CIty ~CLERK U~ - ~- f' Resolutions: No. 92-240; 92-240-A; 92-240-B;- 92-240-C. No. 92-241 - Approving emergency storm sewer Ho. 92-242 - Approving addendum Approving HcKusick Lake Project, L.I.261 repair of Hickory and 4th to contract with Ed Cain Road st. 3